Former UGA Linebacker to Remain on Probation

CINCINNATI (AP) _ A judge in Cincinnati ruled Wednesday thatsuspended Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman can remain on probationfor a drunken driving conviction. But the judge warned the formerGeorgia Bulldog that he must follow the rules if he wants to staythere. Judge John Burlew put the 24-year-old Thurman on probation fortwo years in June after Burlew gave him a suspended 90-day jailsentence and ordered him to serve six days in a treatment center.Thurman pleaded no contest and was convicted in February followinghis arrest a year ago. Thurman -- a second round draft pick out of Georgia in 2005 --had to return to court after a probation officer said he missed ameeting. He also was accused of not seeking treatment. Burlew noted today that Thurman has since sought treatment andagain warned Thurman about the dangers of alcohol. But hecomplimented him on how well he was doing with sobriety. Thurman was suspended by the NFL for the first four games oflast season because he skipped a drug test. It was extended to thefull season after the arrest for drunken driving. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell denied Thurman's request forreinstatement for this season.

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